lastdecember said:

The Will would have to been registered somewhere, he couldnt just write it and stick it in the Vault and then when it was opened, have it become law.

If the will followed MN requirements, yes he could have. It doesn't have to be 'registered' or filed before death with anyone. The problem is all the work - we are watching it now - all the work it would take to get into the vault and locate the will. It all has to be done legally.

Maybe you mean notarized instead of registered? Notarized is still private.

Bohemian67 said:

A will can surely only be valid if filed at an Attorney's office, even if it is hidden somewhere.

No, it does not have to be filed at an attorney's office.

Courtroom today


http://www.fox9.com/news/...1222-story
Channel 9 of MN seems to be the ONLY ones trying to tell the truth of things and they keep adding updates of (Everything) happening making one long link. Keeping track from day one.

While other outlets are copying and posted rumors untrue information.

Scroll down to complete buttom of the page and see other links of things said.

then

Imagine - a will is found that gives the bulk of the money to local charities, and dictates that the Vault is to be destroyed.

Of course whoever finds it will say "Nope, didn't find one!"

I would not be surprised if WB has already contacted the family (or just Tyka) to discuss how the future might pan out . . .

nelcp777 said:

Eileen said:

Ah, I see the language you are talking about in the new USA Today article also:

"Eide said he's not ruling yet that there is no will, just that one has not been found yet."

Which contradicts what last week's coverage said. There may be some reporting semantics going on with what the judge says in discussion/comments vs actual rulings. Also various media are likely copying quotes from each other.

Thanks. I thought after your intitial reply to my post I may have mis-read it or my mind was going bad. It is a bit conflicting. I think of all the articles, USA today has been organized the best. It may not have all the information.

I find the legalities interesting... Reading another article, I see it's basically a direct quote, "'The court is not finding that there is no will, but that no will has yet been found,' the judge said" - I would imagine that since the law requires a will to be presented within a reasonable time period, at some point the court will have to issue an official finding that there is no will so that estate distribution can begin and so the bank (or any administrator) knows they do not have to search for a will anymore. Or maybe it will just be an official, final finding that Prince died intestate, which means without a will.

alandail said:

1contessa said:

This is just all so sad! The man hasn't been gone for 2 full weeks, and already they're fighting over his money and all that he worked for and created. I wish that Prince would have left a will, detailing every bit of exactly where he wanted everyhing to go in the event of his death, it's puzzling to me that he didn't, or maybe he just didn't care, because he knew that he wouldn't have to deal with it anyway?

I haven't seen anything to indicate they are fighting over the money. THey do have to go through the courts to settle the estate.

I am really surprised that he fought so hard to get ownership of his music, but didn't have a will in place to ensure his music was properly managed after his death.

That you havent seen it doesnt mean it didnt happen. THey are fighting alright

He knew he couldn't take it with him so prehaps that's why he didn't leave a will, I find it hard though to believe he didn't, even if he wanted Paisley Park sold and the proceeds to charity, would have been better that it falling into the wrong hands.

Eileen said:

nelcp777 said:

Thanks. I thought after your intitial reply to my post I may have mis-read it or my mind was going bad. It is a bit conflicting. I think of all the articles, USA today has been organized the best. It may not have all the information.

I find the legalities interesting... Reading another article, I see it's basically a direct quote, "'The court is not finding that there is no will, but that no will has yet been found,' the judge said" - I would imagine that since the law requires a will to be presented within a reasonable time period, at some point the court will have to issue an official finding that there is no will so that estate distribution can begin and so the bank (or any administrator) knows they do not have to search for a will anymore. Or maybe it will just be an official, final finding that Prince died intestate, which means without a will.

I am with you. I have always found the legalities very interesting. While many people are interested in remasters, I was more interested in the contracts and ownership aspect. Just like the Vault. How does the ownership play out with Warners, etc.

I think the next week or 2 will be quiet. From what I have read, there has not been a date set for a new court appearance. Speculations will continue, but I think in 2 weeks the lab results will be back.

I am a little curious on what I going on behind the scenes with the possible heirs. 10 to 12 lawyers, that sounds very expensive.